as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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Recent Examples of insightful
Join us for a candid and insightful conversation as Alexander shares personal stories from his decades in showbiz, explores his evolution as a creator, and reflects on the current state of the industry.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Early in that conflict, insightful leaders in Britain and the U.S. concluded that new international organizations were essential to avert a third world war.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Listen to insightful lectures, marvel at the cosmos and nerd out with fellow astrophiles.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Early in that conflict, insightful leaders in Britain and the U.S. concluded that new international organizations were essential to avert a third world war.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Listen to insightful lectures, marvel at the cosmos and nerd out with fellow astrophiles.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Many studies consider the incremental dollars spent on Medicaid by blue states to be a wise investment.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Washington State's prudent financial governance stands in stark contrast to Washington DC's struggle with fiscal discipline.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In each case, Simon stresses that best-available player not only is the safest approach but also the most prudent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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What appealed to me, in the beginning, as someone with family members who worked in public health, was the show’s perceptive depiction of a health care system in crisis.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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